Appeal for information after 16-year-old is assaulted in Alfreton

Officers investigating an incident where a teenaged boy was assaulted are appealing for further information.

On Friday, August 10 between 9pm and 9.30pm a large group of teenagers congregated on Alfreton Park.

The 16-year-old was assaulted by a number of youths in the group.

PC Greg Mitchell investigating said: “We believe that this incident may have been filmed and I would like anyone with footage to contact me. They will not be in trouble; I would like to collect as much evidence as possible.

“This was a nasty attack that has left a boy with injuries to his face.”

If you have any information which may assist with our enquiries, please get in touch using one of the following non-emergency contact methods.

Please quote the reference number 18000380759 and the name of the officer in the case, PC Greg Mitchell, in any correspondence.